Russian bank to finance Spacenet-Modern Fuel LNG development
NSE-listed Spacenet Enterprises India Ltd (Symbol-SPCNET) and Russian’s Modern Fuel Technologies have announced a joint venture aimed at executing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) projects across India mopng .
“This partnership will be a significant step towards enhancing India’s LNG infrastructure and promoting cleaner energy solutions,” said Prakash Dasigi, Executive Director of Spacenet Enterprises.
Aleksander Sorokin, General Director of Modern Gas Technologies, added, “Our combined expertise will drive the development of modern LNG solutions across various sectors in India cbr.ru .”
This joint venture, announced 2 Aug, highlights the shared commitment of both companies in developing energy, transport and other economic sectors through the use of modern LNG technologies and solutions opec.
The project, financed by a major Russian bank, will see Spacenet holding a 15-25% stake, adding significant value to the company iba .
The collaboration aims to foster the growth of clean energy infrastructure and support India’s transition towards a more sustainable energy future.
Project Phases:
• Phase 1 (FY 2025-27): Establishment of 20 LNG gas stations and fuel retail outlets qatarenergylng .
• Phase 2: Expansion to 180 LNG gas stations and fuel retail outlets nationwide adnocgas .
The shift towards natural gas as an alternative fuel for automobiles is accelerating due to its higher efficiency and cleaner emissions compared to traditional fossil fuels. Natural gas is 30-40% more efficient and produces 40% less carbon dioxide (CO2) than coal and 30% less than oil. In the race to net zero, LNG serves as a crucial ‘feedstock’ for low-carbon hydrogen, supporting the emerging hydrogen economy mnre.
The project will also promote “RETROFITTING” heavy commercial vehicles (HCVs) to use LNG, contributing to energy efficiency and reduced carbon emissions bse.
According to the Shell LNG Outlook 2024, global demand for LNG is expected to rise by over 50% by 2040, driven by industrial coal-to-gas switching in China and increased usage in South and Southeast Asia iea .
In 2022, the total LNG traded worldwide was 402.8 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA). India imported 20.79 MMTPA, accounting for 5% of the global LNG trade.
As India emerges as one of the fastest-growing economy in the world and is poised to be one of the top three economic powers in the next 10-15 years, the demand for energy is set to rise exponentially, said the partners in a release.
This growth is coupled with a significant shift towards clean energy, driven by high-polluting sectors moving towards natural gas. This joint venture as proposed is positioned to capitalize on this trend by developing LNG infrastructure across the country, the partners said. fiinews.com
